Wednesday, October 22, 2008

ruffled

Our weekend was spent in New York, visiting my sister and her family. And the drive there couldn't have been more beautiful.Although, this tree photo was actually taken at Rhinebeck. Yep, just a quick hour and a half drive, and we were there. Meeting Jane (so mad we didn't get a photo) Tracy, Kim, Rachel, Tammi, Scout, and Caro! Checking out the sheep, llama's, bunnies, yarn, food, yarn, more yarn, knitters, bloggers, and a lot of knit wear. I think almost everyone was wearing something they made. Except for me. And believe me, I felt a little left out. I wished that I could run home and get something. Something that says, "I knit! Look! I made this!"

My sister doesn't knit that much. She is not nearly as crazy for it. Yet she was wearing her only knit garment. And I must say getting a lot of attention. (Again, I wanted to shout, "Hey! Over here! I am the knitter!") I couldn't believe how many people stopped her to ask what pattern was she wearing. Or what yarn. I thought everyone knew this pattern. Since ALL FOUR of us made the same one. And when we got home that evening, we looked on Ravelry, and there wasn't a single project. Not even mine.I actually packed my sweater. Thinking that I may wear it to Rhinebeck, but thought my sister and I may look a little strange wearing matching sweaters. (Even though we knit the same things, we don't wear the same things. Oh. The smiley shirts? I can explain that. Later.)

So. In order to get this on Ravelry, I needed a few photos. Photos were taken. And then I remembered why I never put it on. I haven't ever liked the way it photographs. You will have to trust me on this one. It wears much better than it photographs.

Notes: If you want an easy project that gets a lot of wear, this is it. And, it is easy. Stockinette all the way. The ruffle is knit separately, consisting of short rows, and sewn on entire edge of garment. You can also adjust the fullness of the ruffle.

Oh. And just so you know. I didn't buy any yarn, or take any sheep photos. Hard to believe.

Sadly the pattern is out of print. But check your local yarn store, and if they don't have it, it can be ordered online at www.patternfish.com. I've seen you in this before, Leslie, and it still looks great!!

I just saw your project on Ravelry and I was thinking, "When did she knit that?!" What a great project! It looks like the perfect knit. BTW, I second what apa said in her comment :-)

Glad you had fun at Rhinebeck. Wearing your hand knits is essential but I didn't do it my first year and felt completely left out also. So I really relate. Like I told you the hand knit parade is my favorite aspect of the fair.

What's Keana talking about? I thought it was curious you didn't mention you were going to Rhinebeck...Hmmm....

Leslie - so glad you had a good time visiting sis and checking out Rhinebeck. You cracked me up with the comments on no handknit-wearing. And hey, you have another great photo of yourself in this sweater - somewhere back in the blog I remember seeing it - you were standing by the SUV showing off your new SSK magnet - remember? Add it to your ravelry project page! It is great and shows off the sweater wonderfully.

Leave to those older, first born sisters....don't they know not to upstage the little sister? We all know that YOU are the real knitter in the family, Les. Don't fret...your reputation is safe with us.

You know what? I totally saw you because I recognized the coat and thought, "wow, I really like that!". I can't tell you how many times I saw you and didn't put two and two together. Gah! It's beautiful though.

Just wanted to say hey! I found your blog from greenclogs which I found from artsy-crafty babe. I was happily reading along until I saw Rhinebeck! I grew up there and I'm thrilled anytime someone goes to visit. They have all kinds of events at the fairgrounds, the best is the Harley weekend only because town is filled with motorcycles for two days. I never realized there was this giant yarn festival until I started reading blogs. Weird. Anyway, I'm enjoying reading your blog. :)